Sakura Tennyo
While bathing, the Celestial Maiden's robe gets stolen. Without them she cannot go back to the heavens! Alone & unsure she finds shelter in the warm arms of a stranger.
SEASONSWEETHEART: I hope you will like this story ^.^
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A woman, 5'7" stood over the edge, looking down at the planet beneath her. Her looks made her appear as a nineteen year old. She wore a clear transparent robe that flowed down to her ankles. The transparent robe's sleeves were long that cut off at her hands, and averagely wide. A thick material went over the transparent material. This material was no sleeved and reached two to three inches above her knees. The color of the thick material was a full pink and a red for the collar. The materials were fasted comfortable tight with a thick rope. Her long auburn hair flowed down to her waist and was elegantly held up with two pink blossom clips on the sides of her head. Her feet were covered with slipper like material, again colored pink. And lastly a beautiful long pink-stained, transparent cloth wrapped around her arms and flowed around her, angelic like. This cloth was called The Feathered Robe of the Heavens. As an immortal tennyo she must bear one, or else she could never return to the heaven grounds.
The woman face was absolutely entrancing. Her natural rosy cheeks gave her that glow and her lips a visible pink. But her eyes were the one of the best features of her. They were the most unique on the heaven grounds. They were crystal jade with traces of cerulean in them and never failed to be filled with content and peacefulness. She looked behind her and smiled, "Eriol-sama, we're leaving."
This heavenly maiden was called Mei, Sakura.
"Be careful, my precious ones. For the earth is filled with uncanny and dangerous things," replied Eriol but whispered the last part "and humans." His azure eyes obviously filled with worry; for it was the first time he had permitted Sakura to bathe on the Earth's presence, not to mention Tomoyo too. His maturity made people believe he was a twenty year old but really he had just turned the lively age of six hundred and two. He was 6'3".
"Don't worry I'm going too," Tomoyo came up from behind and sweetly gave him a kiss on the cheek. She looked like the good age of eighteen and was 5'9". Her long plum wine hair reached to her thighs as it heavenly flowed behind her when she walked passed Eriol. She also wore a clear transparent robe that reached to her ankles and cut off at her hands. An opaque material that was a darkish purple and a navy blue collar went over the clear material. It was about two to three inches above her knees and was no sleeved. A thick straw braided rope, like Sakura's, held both pieces of clothing. Her feet were covered in a slipper-like material colored in purple. Also, like all tennyo's, she had a Feathered Robe. It was a long light purple-stained, transparent cloth hugged around her, making her heavenly like. Not to mention her amethyst eyes with traces of blue. Tomoyo looked down at the planet called 'Earth' and jumped off the edge of the moon with Sakura, "We'll be back!" She called out to Eriol before they were almost gone.
Eriol nodded, "Take care my love. Watch out for Sakura...I know you will." He turned, his dark navy blue robe trailing behind him as he headed for the shrine.
"You allowed her to bathe in such a. . . .place?!" demanded a figure ahead of him, making Eriol stop dead on his tracks.
"Ichijoshi, Koji," said Eriol, "Sakura will be fine, have faith in her."
Koji frowned deeply, his dark scarlet eyes angered, "For you sake, she better be." He turned and walked to the shrine.
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The two tennyos descended slowly to the earth's ground.
"I'm so glad you finally persuaded Eriol-sama to let me bathe, here with you," replied Sakura happily, her eyes giving off that loving shimmer.
"You know why he does what he does," said Tomoyo, with a serious glint in her amethyst eyes, "The earth is not a safe place for Celestial Maidens like ourselves."
"Hai, I know," Sakura nodded obediently. Her eyes glowed like a child when she started to see shapes formed into trees. A light from the far end attracted her gaze, "Tomoyo, what is that?"
"It's called a City. A city is filled with many people and lights all around you. It's where most people live and usually raises families. We shall not travel there," replied Tomoyo.
"But someday. . ..will we?" asked Sakura in curiosity.
Tomoyo smiled, "Of course, one day."
The two softly landed on the hard ground near a hot spring.
"Where are we?" asked Sakura as she looked at every strange living thing. A deer walked up to her and allowed her to pet him. Soon some more animals came to great the heavenly maidens. Sakura giggled at the many animals trying to get her attention.
"We are in a spring in China. The lights you saw came from a city called Hong Kong," Tomoyo explained.
"Hong Kong?" repeated Sakura as she blinked. She looked up at the sky, "Neh Tomoyo, what were those things in the sky while we were passing by? Are they itsuka?"
Tomoyo giggled, "No, they are called clouds.
"But, they look so much like itsuka,"
"Yes they do, but their purpose to water this planet from drought. Come now, we shall undress and bathe."
"Hai." Sakura followed Tomoyo to the spring and undressed. She carefully took each piece of clothing off her and gently folded them.
"We must be careful with our Feathered Robes," said Tomoyo, "put them by mine, for if a traveler sees one of us bathing they will be sure to take one."
Sakura nodded as she hid her robe with Tomoyo's under a few branches. She shivered when a cold breeze blew by, caressing her nude body. Sakura walked over to the spring where Tomoyo was already in and carefully walked in. Allowed herself, to be soaked in relaxation, "This almost feels like the springs on the moon." Sakura smiled mischievously when she saw that Tomoyo had her eyes closed. She quietly got herself in position and then...SPLASH!
Tomoyo sat up abruptly as she wiped her drenched head. She looked over at the laughing girl and smirked, "This means war Mei Sakura!"
Sakura half screeched and half laughed when she saw the look in Tomoyo's eyes, "Hahah, no Tomoyo! I was KIDDING---!" She was interrupted by a mouthful of water and a soaked face. Sakura laughed as she splashed Tomoyo back.
Tomoyo laughed at the look on Sakura's face, but almost chocked when Sakura recovered so quickly and splashed her back. Soon after, they were engrossed in a huge water fight, that neither noticed a bystander in the bushes.
The boy, no older than twenty blushed as he watched the two naked girls in the spring. He looked over the edge of the springs and saw ancient looking robes. "Arah! They must tennyos." Suddenly, a light shimmer caught his eye. He looked over and smiled with glee, Those must be their feathered robes over there. Takashi always mentioned it about time I settle with a wife, I must make one my bride. He thought then cautiously walked over to the bushes that held the precious robes, If I take one, one of the tennyos will have to stay. He thought as he just took a random robe and quietly sneaked back.
"Kenji!" called out a voice.
The boy cursed under his breath, "Baka.." He looked over at the tennyos, who were still. They heard the voice too! Kenji quickly made a run to the voice, hoping that neither tennyos saw him.
"Sakura, quickly get dressed," Tomoyo said as she got out of the hot spring. She narrowed her eyes as she scanned the area. A quick movement caught her eye. She quickly moved her head and saw a retreating figure. Her eyes widened, a Human!
Sakura nodded as she followed Tomoyo's command. She quickly got her robes on and walked to where they hid their feathered robes.
Tomoyo looked in horror as she turned to face Sakura, Oh please no! By the heavens, don't let it be.. She thought.
Jade eyes widened. There under the moved branch was Tomoyo's Feathered Robe, but where was hers?! She turned to Tomoyo, "Tomoyo.. . . ."
"No." Tomoyo quickly went over where they had earlier hid the Feathered robes and to her fear, Sakura's wasn't there.
Sakura's eyes started watering up, "I. . . . .I won't be able to go home. .?" She covered her face and started weeping.
"Oh Sakura. . . .." Tomoyo started crying too as she hugged Sakura.
"Tomoyo, I'm scared. . . ." replied Sakura as she cried on her shoulder, "How am I going to survive here? I don't even know what Earth is like."
"Hush now, don't worry, Eriol and I will figure something out," said Tomoyo as she wiped her tears away, "Yes, that's right. We'll get back your feathered robe so you can come home." She motherly wiped Sakura's tears away and smiled.
Sakura sniffled and smiled back, "Yeah, you will. I believe you. But who, who could have done this?"
Tomoyo sighed as she let go of Sakura and went to her robes. She dressed herself and lastly wrapped her feathered robe around her.
"Hoe?"
Then Tomoyo sat down on the edge of the spring with Sakura, "Sakura. . .. .do you know why Eriol didn't want you to come to Earth?"
"Yes, of course. Because he said it was filled with danger," replied Sakura.
Tomoyo nodded, "That also, but that's not the main reason. You see, when a male human walks by and finds tennyos bathing, they often make them their bride by stealing their celestial robes. Thus forcing the tennyo to stay with them a bear their children. After years from being away from the feathered robe, a tennyo shall lose her some of her powers and become a full mortal. This is why Eriol was uncertain to bring you here."
"I see. .. ." replied Sakura, understanding the situation.
Tomoyo stood up and started to float about two feet off the ground.
"Where are you going?" asked Sakura as she stood up also.
"I have to go back to the heavens now, but don't worry we'll find a way to get you back," said Tomoyo, "But in the mean time, travel to the city and try to blend in." Tomoyo waved her hand in a circular motion, making a hand- sized sack appear. It landed with a ching, on Sakura's hands, "Seek shelter. This will help you."
Sakura opened the sack and saw that it was filled with coins and some paper with numbers on them.
"They're yuens. It's the currency that they use in Hong Kong."
She looked up at Tomoyo again, that started floating upwards, "Matte! Tomoyo, don't leave me alone! Will I see you again? Will we be in contact?"
"Yes we'll be in contact. Every night when the moon is at it's peak, go to a near by natural water source and we shall talk through that." Explained Tomoyo, "Good luck Sakura and take care! Remember, stay cautious around male humans!" Tomoyo smiled and then disappeared off to the distance.
Sakura made a small smile and then looked at a path that led towards the city. She put the money pouch in her robe and walked towards her new destiny, "Be careful around male humans. . .. "
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"Eriol!" said Tomoyo as she ran into her lover's arms.
"I know, I know," replied Eriol.
She looked up at him, "What are we going to do?"
"Nothing my dear."
Tomoyo furrowed her brows, "Have you gone mad? Sakura's down there, in a foreign planet, and you don't care?"
Eriol chuckled, "Sakura will be okay, it's her destiny."
"What do you mean?"
"Don't worry, everything will turn out for the best. While we're waiting we can track down the thief and take the celestial robe when the time comes."
Tomoyo sighed, "I hope you know what you're doing."
Eriol smiled as he kissed Tomoyo lovingly.
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Sakura walked on a winding path through the dark forest. It had been hours after Tomoyo had left and she was getting hungry. She looked up at the sky; the sun was about to rise. She looked in front of her again. Her eyes slowly closing but quickly reopened as she mumbled to herself, "I'm so tired..how long have I wondered?" Sakura looked over to see a comfortable batch of moss together under a big cedar tree. She walked over to it and sat down, letting her back rest against the tree. "I will rest and then continue once my strength has regained." Sakura closed her eyes and quickly drifted to sleep.
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There was a yawn and a pair of eyes opened. The woman looked at her surroundings as memories came back to her mind. Sakura looked up at the sky. How long have she slept? It was probably a day for the sun was just setting. She got up and dusted herself then continued walking, "When am I going to get out of here? I don't like being alone." Her spirits soared when she started to see a clearing ahead of her. A big smile appeared on her lips as she started running to that direction. Once she was out of the stuffy forest she inhaled deeply, "Finally!"
She looked around her; it was a big clearing, almost like a meadow. But in a distance she saw a little house, "Maybe they can help me" She walked a couple of meters and then she dropped to the grassy ground.
Growl..
Sakura groaned as she held her stomach, she hadn't eating since she left the heavens! "I'm so hungry.. . .." She looked back at the house that looked further away than before. She closed her eyes again, "Maybe if I just rest a bit more . . . . ." Soon she fainted for lack of energy in her body.
From a distance a barking could be heard. Soon the barking came closer and closer until it was crystal clear. A golden brown cocker spaniel ran up to the limp body, sniffing the strange body. He put his head up and barked again. The dog looked back down at the body and nudged Sakura's arm, whimpering.
"What is it Kero?" said a male voice as he walked up to the dog. His eyes widened, as he saw the body, "Holey shit! Father come quick!" He ran up to the body, "Hey! You still alive?" He turned the body over to lie on its back, "It's a girl, she looks no older than 17. Well, at least she's still breathing." He petted his dog, "Good boy Kero."
"What is it Touya?" said the father as he walked up to his son.
"Look dad," said Touya.
Fujitaka's eyes widened, "Quickly Touya get her inside!"
Touya nodded as he lifted her up and carried her inside the house.
"What happened?" asked Fujitaka as he closed the door and then sat with his son in the living room.
"I went to let Kero out because he was barking like crazy," explained Touya, "And he just kept barking so I followed him outside and he led me to her."
"Ah, good boy Kero," praised Fujitaka. He looked back at the girl who lied on the couch, "I wonder where she's from. Those robes seem to be old and royal."
"I agree," said Touya.
Sakura groaned a bit and shifted.
"I think she's coming to," said Touya.
She opened her eyes, that slowly started to focus, "Hoe?" Sakura looked around and saw that she was now inside. She looked in front of her and saw to males. Quickly she sat up and screamed, "Ah! What do you want from me?!"
Touya and Fujitaka stepped back from this sudden outburst.
She narrowed her eyes at them, were they the ones that stole her feathered robe?
"We don't want anything from you," said Fujitaka calmly as he stepped towards her.
Sakura noticed this, "Stay back! I warn you."
Fujitaka obliged, "Okay okay, I'm back."
She looked around again. No, she couldn't see her robes. Maybe they hid them! Sakura looked at them, "Where did you hide them?"
Touya furrowed his brows, "What are you talking about?"
"You know exactly what I'm talking about!"
"Touya looked at his dad, "I think she's been hit one too many times on the head."
"Touya!" scolded Fujitaka.
"I'm just saying. . . ." Touya raised his hands in defense.
She looked at the two males. These were the creatures that Tomoyo warned her about right? But these two rescued her from the cold, they could have done something else but they didn't. Suddenly Sakura's stomach growled again, catching the attention of both Touya and Fujitaka.
Fujitaka smiled, "Hungry? We just finished making dinner. Would you like to join us?"
Sakura looked at the man sheepishly, even after she accused him for stealing he still responses gently? All Sakura did was nod as he led her the way to the dining room. "Thank you." She replied quietly when Fujitaka put some soup in front of her.
"You're welcome," smiled Fujitaka as he sat down.
Sakura's nose was filled with the heavenly aroma of the soup. She took her the bowl and started sipping the soup. "This is very delicious."
"Thank you," replied Fujitaka.
Sakura stopped sipping when she felt eyes on her. She put the bowl down and nervously looked down.
"I am Kinomoto, Fujitaka and this is my son Kinomoto Touya," said Fujitaka.
The small golden cocker spaniel barked.
"Oh and this is Kero, he's the one that found you," continued Fujitaka.
Sakura looked Kero and smiled, "Hey Kero."
"So, what's your name?" asked Touya.
Sakura looked at him. She look back at the man, .
"Miss?" Touya raised one brow.
She looked back at him. A feeling of trust toward these strangers filled her body, "I'm a celestial maiden, Mei Sakura."
Touya and Fujitaka looked at Sakura, speechless. After a few minutes Touya found his voice, "So you're telling us you're a TENNYO?!"
"Umm, yup," replied Sakura.
Touya narrowed his eyes as he crossed his arms, something was definitely fishing about this situation. "Prove it."
"Touya," Fujitaka gave him a look then looked back at Sakura, smiling, "If Mei says she's a tennyo, we should take her word for it."
"I'm just wondering, you know making sure. Tennyos are just myths and if they were around, they must have been in the Medieval ages." replied Touya. Before Fujitaka could say anything Sakura replied.
"It's okay, I will prove that I am a tennyo," said Sakura. She held out her right hand and started chanting repeatedly until a sphere appeared glowing brightly a light pink. After the glow died down she threw it on the middle of the table where it floated, "Orb of the Heavens I ask you to reveal the tennyos' divine grounds. By the power of I, Mei Sakura, 1st above all tennyos, and under the teachings of his holiness Hiiragizawa Eriol."
The orb glowed again and in a quick flash it viewed the heavenly grounds of where she lived. The springs, other tennyos, the sacred shrine, doves flying above, the earth in an eagles eye view. Untouched by technology; flowers & other plants grew freely. The orb glowed a blue and then disappeared.
Both Fujitaka and Touya gawked over at Sakura.
"So. . . .they are real," said Touya to no one in particular.
"Well here I am, in the flesh," said Sakura.
"So Tennyo Mei-san---" started Fujitaka.
"Please call me Sakura," replied Sakura.
"Okay, Sakura, what brings you down here?" asked Fujitaka.
"You see, while bathing in one of your springs my feathered robe got stolen," said Sakura, "As you probably already know, I cannot go back with out it. So now, I am on a journey to look for it, so I can return as soon as possible."
"I see," pondered Fujitaka.
Sakura nodded. After a while she sat up, "I thank you for your hospitality towards me, but I must continue my journey."
"Hold on, we'll help you find your feathered robe," suggested Fujitaka.
Sakura turned around surprised, "You, will help me? A complete stranger?"
"Dad!" Touya exclaimed just as surprised.
"Of course! You want to go home as soon as possible don't you? What better for three people to look for it instead of one? Hong Kong is a large city to try to cover on your own, especially if you don't know your way around," said Fujitaka, smiling.
Sakura smiled, "Thank you."
Touya sighed his father was not going to listen to him, "Even if we do pull this off, her clothes are unusual and not to mention she has a different aura compared to others."
"I am able disguise or hide my aura," replied Sakura.
"Yes, but that doesn't fully change it, some people here have much more stronger abilities compared to me, I only have a dash from my mother's side and I can still feel a difference from you aura. Not a big one thought, but I can still tell," explained Touya, "I don't think this would work."
Sakura's eyes saddened as she sighed, "Your son is right Kinomoto-san. I'd be too much of a burden."
Touya looked at the tennyo before him. He sighed as he crossed his arms over his chest and leaned on the kitchen door frame, ". . . .but I'm sure we'll figure something out." Touya looked at the floor, not wanting to see Sakura's eyes.
Sakura's face brightened as she stared at Touya, "Really?"
He eyed her and saw her facial features. Touya looked away, "Yeah, besi---- " Suddenly, unexpected arms wrapped around his waist, interrupting him. He looked down, "Um.." He blushed in embarrassed.
Fujitaka held a chuckle, for it was the first time he ever saw Touya turn red in embarrassment.
"Thank you!" smiled Sakura as she hugged Touya. She looked up at him with shimmering eyes, "I really appreciate this."
When Touya saw this face his eyes softened and he suddenly felt a longing feeling. He had no siblings and always wondered what it would be life if he did have one. As usual Touya's stubborn streak entered and he refused that he was getting attached to this tennyo.
"But how is this going to work?" asked Sakura as she let go of Touya.
"Well, you could stay with us since we have a spare room, and we'll help you look for your feathered robe," said Touya.
'That's a great idea Touya!" smiled Fujitaka. Kero barked in agreement.
Sakura nodded but her face still looked doubtful, "Yes it sounds good. . . .but what if people gets suspicious? Or ask questions?"
"Easy, we'll just say you are my cousin from abroad but my father adopted you because your parents died and we're you only family left," replied Touya.
Sakura smiled; maybe this plan may work after all.
"What do we got to lose?" said Fujitaka getting all excited. Then he turned to Sakura, "Alright Sakura from now on you are known as Kinomoto Sakura second child of Kinomoto Fujitaka, not Mei Sakura the heavenly maiden."
Sakura nodded and smiled, "Yes. . . . ." She blushed a bit, "Erm. . . .dad?"
Fujitaka caught this and smiled tenderly at Sakura.
"So where is my room?" asked Sakura.
"Oh right, Touya please show Sakura her new room," said Fujitaka.
Touya nodded, "Follow me kaijuu."
Sakura looked at Touya as he led her upstairs, "Kaijuu?" She frowned, "Sakurawa kaijuu ja-nai."
{Means = 'Sakura is not a Monster'. 'Watashiwa kaijuu ja-nai' means = 'I am not a Monster'. 'Korewa kaijuu ja-nai' means = 'She is not a Monster'}
Touya smirked; man was it going to be fun bugging her. He stopped at a door and opened it, "Here's going to be your room."
Sakura nodded as she walked in the room, surveying her new surroundings. She turned her head and saw a bed beside a wide window. Carefully she walked to the bed and sat down. Sakura smiled to herself when she hopped up and down, "What do you call this?" She looked over at Touya.
"It's called a mattress," Touya leaned on the doorframe.
"Matt. . . . ress?" repeated Sakura.
"Yes, it's what humans sleep on. It's a bed," replied Touya.
"Oh. . . . .up in the heavens, we float upon an itsuka when it's time to sleep,"
". . .itsuka?"
"Yes, it's very comfortable. I guess it kind of looks like a, umm, a cloo. . . .deh?" She gave a questionable look.
"Cloodeh?" Touy rose a brow.
"They're fluffy looking and, oh they're up in the sky!" Sakura gestured to the sky excitedly.
"Oh! You mean clouds?"
"Yes, cloodehs!"
"Clouds."
". . . .cloods?"
"CL-OW-DS," in phrased Touya.
"Cl. . . .oh. . .ow. . .d. . s, clo. . . .ow. . .ds. . . . .clow. . ds. . . .clouds. . . .clouds! Clouds!" Sakura smiled, "What a strange name."
"Stranger than 'itsuka'?" Touya smirked. He turned around a walked downstairs, "Night kaijuu."
"Sakurawa kaijuu ja-nai!" Sakura yelled back with a frown but then smiled. She walked to the window, resting on the windowsill. Her eyes saddened when she saw the big bright moon. It was a gorgeous full moon that was only a few minutes from being reaching it's climax. Suddenly her eyes widened, "Tomoyo!" Quickly she slid the window wide open and slipped up. She carefully walked to the top of the roof and then looked around until she spotted a lake. Sakura felt herself float up, and stopped until she was about a few feet from the roof and then flew to the lake.
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BAM
A man, age twenty-one, was breathing heavily as he stood his stance, holding a bamboo stick in front of him. His dark chocolate bangs stuck on his face drenched in sweat, while his deep amber eyes showed a great deal of determination. He was a tall height of 6'1" for a full blood Chinese. A dribble of sweat rolled down his years of training, chiseled chest until it disappeared in his forest green cloth wrapped around his lower torso. A smirk played his lips, as he looked over at his opponent, "Say uncle."
Across from him stood another man, age twenty. His light cerulean eyes glowed in the dark night, showing no fear under his rival's gaze, "Not over my dead body." He was an even 6 feet with an equally great body from training. Sweat drowned his upper body; only soaking in the teal cloth around his waist while his extremely dark mauve hair was in disarray. He held his stick behind his back with his left hand in front of him, palm facing up. He furrowed his brows and let out a battle cry as he charged to the amber eyed man. The man raised his bamboo stick up high and brought it down forcefully.
The amber-eyed man frowned, "What's distracting you Kenji?" He blocked his attack with ease. This great fighter was named Li Syaoran.
Kenji grunted as he span around and did back kick, missing him. Suddenly he felt a strong impact on his back and he was greeted nicely from the ground bellow, "Argh!" He tried to get up but a foot was holding him down in place. A wooden stick found it's way under his chin and he felt it pull upwards. Kenji gritted his teeth as the airflow from his mouth to his lungs started to slow. "Say uncle," he heard a masculine voice say. Kenji opened his mouth, "Un. . .cle. . ." As soon as he said that he was quickly released and he felt the great oxygen gas back into his hungered lungs.
"Are you guys done yet? It's passed twelve!" A beautiful woman approached them. Her black hair, tied into two odangos, flowed down to her knees. Her gentle red ruby eyes looked over the two handsome men. She was the womanly age of twenty and reached 5'8". Like the men, she too had a fine body from years of martial arts training that the family obviously favoured.
"Tell mother, we have done sparring and will be coming inside soon," said Syaoran as he grabbed a near by towel and wiping his face.
"Okay," The woman walked back to the house.
"Thanks MeiMei," replied Syaoran.
"No problem," she called behind her just as she entered.
Syaoran threw Kenji a towel as he stood in front of him. He held out his hand and helped him up, "You still haven't answered my question."
Kenji sighed, he knew he could never hide something from Syaoran, at least not for a long time, "A woman."
Syaoran rolled his eyes, "How many times have I told you Kenji? How many times have the elders? Women are nothing but trouble, all they do is whine, complain about this, complain about that, shop for gods know how long, think about themselves, or too wimpy! Trust me, they are no good."
"Then why isn't Meiling any of those?"
Syaoran crossed his arms, "Meiling is pure Li blood, why would she be?"
Kenji shook his head, "But Syaoran, this woman is different. She is nothing of what you list."
"Oh?" Syaoran raised a brow, "How so?"
Kenji looked at him and then back at the ground, "Never mind, she just is okay?" He wasn't quiet ready yet to tell him that he had fell in love with a real live tennyo!
"Man, this woman has clouded your eyes that much huh?"
"At least I have a woman. You are the heir and still haven't got one. Takashi even said it's about time we get one ourselves," said Kenji.
"Takashi is a fool that fell in love, because of his foolishness of marry that woman, his martial arts skills has decreased immensely."
Kenji shook his head, "You'll understand when you find her." He walked towards the house.
"Find who?" He called out to Kenji but he already went inside. Syaoran sighed as he looked up in the night sky and mumbled, "Stupid love sick fools." Suddenly a flicker of light caught his eye but then disappeared. He narrowed his eyes as he felt something. . . .out of the normal? Quickly he made a run towards the feeling.
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Sakura landed smoothly on the earth below. She said a quiet chant and after a few minutes a holy light shone from the lake. After the light died down Tomoyo's face appeared.
"Sakura!" smiled Tomoyo, "I was getting worried."
"Gomen Tomoyo, I met some new people," Sakura smiled apologetically, "Two male humans."
Tomoyo gasped, "Are you sure you should be around them?"
"Trust me Tomoyo, they treat me well," Her smile grew bigger, "Like their family."
"Still. . .. ."
Sakura giggled, "Tomoyo, it'll be fine, don't worry so much!"
"I'll try not too but it's hard with you," joked Tomoyo.
"Hey!" Sakura looked offended but them laughed with Tomoyo, Her eyes saddened, "I miss you."
Tomoyo's eyes watered, "We're doing all we can Sakura."
"I know," Sakura's eyes also watered but she would not let them shed, "I know but I have to go now Tomoyo. My family may find me gone and worry about me."
"Okay, take care of yourself!"
"I will, don't worry,"
Tomoyo gave a final smile and then disappeared in the lake.
Sakura sighed and sat down on a rock. Suddenly a twig snapped and she quickly turned her head towards the voice.
A handsome figure walked up to her, "Who are you?"
Her jade eye's widened as she stood up. Sakura saw the man's amber eyes follow her every move.
"You are trespassing on private grounds," replied his strong voice.
Sakura turned to run to but was quickly spun into the stranger's arms. She let out a sharp breath in as chills went down her spine by the look in his eyes.
"You. . . .who are you?" His voice changed.
It was too dark to see every detail but Syaoran knew he was holding a woman in his arms. The woman's entrancing jade eyes made he feel something he didn't like. He quickly let her go as he took a step back, "Who are you?!" He found the authority in his voice again.
Sakura winced at his harsh tone. She closed her eyes and quietly started mumbling a chant of some sort. She left up her right palm and then blew into Syaoran's face.
Syaoran grunted as he tried to get the smoke away to clear his vision, "What the hell. .?!"
Sakura took this opportunity to use a teleportation chant back to her room.
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Sakura quickly sat down on her mattress as she tried catching her breath; holding a hand over her chest. That was way too close!
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Once the smoke disappeared he quickly looked around. She was gone! Her aura was gone! Every single trace of her being there was gone! Syaoran looked up at the sky, "Who are you?" He frowned when the thought of a woman escaped him with ease. The frown turn into a glare as he walked back to the house, "I'll find out who she is, by force or not."
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SEASONSWEETHEART: Ok, how was the first chappy?!? Did you like it? Yes? No? R&R and tell me all your suggestions or comments and I'll try my best to fulfill them all ^.^!
P.S. I dunno when I'll have the next chappy up, please be patient with me!
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Like the time of year of Winter, Summer, Spring and Autumn, it comes and goes. This is SEASONSWEETHEART signing off! ^.^
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While bathing, the Celestial Maiden's robe gets stolen. Without them she cannot go back to the heavens! Alone & unsure she finds shelter in the warm arms of a stranger.
SEASONSWEETHEART: I hope you will like this story ^.^
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A woman, 5'7" stood over the edge, looking down at the planet beneath her. Her looks made her appear as a nineteen year old. She wore a clear transparent robe that flowed down to her ankles. The transparent robe's sleeves were long that cut off at her hands, and averagely wide. A thick material went over the transparent material. This material was no sleeved and reached two to three inches above her knees. The color of the thick material was a full pink and a red for the collar. The materials were fasted comfortable tight with a thick rope. Her long auburn hair flowed down to her waist and was elegantly held up with two pink blossom clips on the sides of her head. Her feet were covered with slipper like material, again colored pink. And lastly a beautiful long pink-stained, transparent cloth wrapped around her arms and flowed around her, angelic like. This cloth was called The Feathered Robe of the Heavens. As an immortal tennyo she must bear one, or else she could never return to the heaven grounds.
The woman face was absolutely entrancing. Her natural rosy cheeks gave her that glow and her lips a visible pink. But her eyes were the one of the best features of her. They were the most unique on the heaven grounds. They were crystal jade with traces of cerulean in them and never failed to be filled with content and peacefulness. She looked behind her and smiled, "Eriol-sama, we're leaving."
This heavenly maiden was called Mei, Sakura.
"Be careful, my precious ones. For the earth is filled with uncanny and dangerous things," replied Eriol but whispered the last part "and humans." His azure eyes obviously filled with worry; for it was the first time he had permitted Sakura to bathe on the Earth's presence, not to mention Tomoyo too. His maturity made people believe he was a twenty year old but really he had just turned the lively age of six hundred and two. He was 6'3".
"Don't worry I'm going too," Tomoyo came up from behind and sweetly gave him a kiss on the cheek. She looked like the good age of eighteen and was 5'9". Her long plum wine hair reached to her thighs as it heavenly flowed behind her when she walked passed Eriol. She also wore a clear transparent robe that reached to her ankles and cut off at her hands. An opaque material that was a darkish purple and a navy blue collar went over the clear material. It was about two to three inches above her knees and was no sleeved. A thick straw braided rope, like Sakura's, held both pieces of clothing. Her feet were covered in a slipper-like material colored in purple. Also, like all tennyo's, she had a Feathered Robe. It was a long light purple-stained, transparent cloth hugged around her, making her heavenly like. Not to mention her amethyst eyes with traces of blue. Tomoyo looked down at the planet called 'Earth' and jumped off the edge of the moon with Sakura, "We'll be back!" She called out to Eriol before they were almost gone.
Eriol nodded, "Take care my love. Watch out for Sakura...I know you will." He turned, his dark navy blue robe trailing behind him as he headed for the shrine.
"You allowed her to bathe in such a. . . .place?!" demanded a figure ahead of him, making Eriol stop dead on his tracks.
"Ichijoshi, Koji," said Eriol, "Sakura will be fine, have faith in her."
Koji frowned deeply, his dark scarlet eyes angered, "For you sake, she better be." He turned and walked to the shrine.
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The two tennyos descended slowly to the earth's ground.
"I'm so glad you finally persuaded Eriol-sama to let me bathe, here with you," replied Sakura happily, her eyes giving off that loving shimmer.
"You know why he does what he does," said Tomoyo, with a serious glint in her amethyst eyes, "The earth is not a safe place for Celestial Maidens like ourselves."
"Hai, I know," Sakura nodded obediently. Her eyes glowed like a child when she started to see shapes formed into trees. A light from the far end attracted her gaze, "Tomoyo, what is that?"
"It's called a City. A city is filled with many people and lights all around you. It's where most people live and usually raises families. We shall not travel there," replied Tomoyo.
"But someday. . ..will we?" asked Sakura in curiosity.
Tomoyo smiled, "Of course, one day."
The two softly landed on the hard ground near a hot spring.
"Where are we?" asked Sakura as she looked at every strange living thing. A deer walked up to her and allowed her to pet him. Soon some more animals came to great the heavenly maidens. Sakura giggled at the many animals trying to get her attention.
"We are in a spring in China. The lights you saw came from a city called Hong Kong," Tomoyo explained.
"Hong Kong?" repeated Sakura as she blinked. She looked up at the sky, "Neh Tomoyo, what were those things in the sky while we were passing by? Are they itsuka?"
Tomoyo giggled, "No, they are called clouds.
"But, they look so much like itsuka,"
"Yes they do, but their purpose to water this planet from drought. Come now, we shall undress and bathe."
"Hai." Sakura followed Tomoyo to the spring and undressed. She carefully took each piece of clothing off her and gently folded them.
"We must be careful with our Feathered Robes," said Tomoyo, "put them by mine, for if a traveler sees one of us bathing they will be sure to take one."
Sakura nodded as she hid her robe with Tomoyo's under a few branches. She shivered when a cold breeze blew by, caressing her nude body. Sakura walked over to the spring where Tomoyo was already in and carefully walked in. Allowed herself, to be soaked in relaxation, "This almost feels like the springs on the moon." Sakura smiled mischievously when she saw that Tomoyo had her eyes closed. She quietly got herself in position and then...SPLASH!
Tomoyo sat up abruptly as she wiped her drenched head. She looked over at the laughing girl and smirked, "This means war Mei Sakura!"
Sakura half screeched and half laughed when she saw the look in Tomoyo's eyes, "Hahah, no Tomoyo! I was KIDDING---!" She was interrupted by a mouthful of water and a soaked face. Sakura laughed as she splashed Tomoyo back.
Tomoyo laughed at the look on Sakura's face, but almost chocked when Sakura recovered so quickly and splashed her back. Soon after, they were engrossed in a huge water fight, that neither noticed a bystander in the bushes.
The boy, no older than twenty blushed as he watched the two naked girls in the spring. He looked over the edge of the springs and saw ancient looking robes. "Arah! They must tennyos." Suddenly, a light shimmer caught his eye. He looked over and smiled with glee, Those must be their feathered robes over there. Takashi always mentioned it about time I settle with a wife, I must make one my bride. He thought then cautiously walked over to the bushes that held the precious robes, If I take one, one of the tennyos will have to stay. He thought as he just took a random robe and quietly sneaked back.
"Kenji!" called out a voice.
The boy cursed under his breath, "Baka.." He looked over at the tennyos, who were still. They heard the voice too! Kenji quickly made a run to the voice, hoping that neither tennyos saw him.
"Sakura, quickly get dressed," Tomoyo said as she got out of the hot spring. She narrowed her eyes as she scanned the area. A quick movement caught her eye. She quickly moved her head and saw a retreating figure. Her eyes widened, a Human!
Sakura nodded as she followed Tomoyo's command. She quickly got her robes on and walked to where they hid their feathered robes.
Tomoyo looked in horror as she turned to face Sakura, Oh please no! By the heavens, don't let it be.. She thought.
Jade eyes widened. There under the moved branch was Tomoyo's Feathered Robe, but where was hers?! She turned to Tomoyo, "Tomoyo.. . . ."
"No." Tomoyo quickly went over where they had earlier hid the Feathered robes and to her fear, Sakura's wasn't there.
Sakura's eyes started watering up, "I. . . . .I won't be able to go home. .?" She covered her face and started weeping.
"Oh Sakura. . . .." Tomoyo started crying too as she hugged Sakura.
"Tomoyo, I'm scared. . . ." replied Sakura as she cried on her shoulder, "How am I going to survive here? I don't even know what Earth is like."
"Hush now, don't worry, Eriol and I will figure something out," said Tomoyo as she wiped her tears away, "Yes, that's right. We'll get back your feathered robe so you can come home." She motherly wiped Sakura's tears away and smiled.
Sakura sniffled and smiled back, "Yeah, you will. I believe you. But who, who could have done this?"
Tomoyo sighed as she let go of Sakura and went to her robes. She dressed herself and lastly wrapped her feathered robe around her.
"Hoe?"
Then Tomoyo sat down on the edge of the spring with Sakura, "Sakura. . .. .do you know why Eriol didn't want you to come to Earth?"
"Yes, of course. Because he said it was filled with danger," replied Sakura.
Tomoyo nodded, "That also, but that's not the main reason. You see, when a male human walks by and finds tennyos bathing, they often make them their bride by stealing their celestial robes. Thus forcing the tennyo to stay with them a bear their children. After years from being away from the feathered robe, a tennyo shall lose her some of her powers and become a full mortal. This is why Eriol was uncertain to bring you here."
"I see. .. ." replied Sakura, understanding the situation.
Tomoyo stood up and started to float about two feet off the ground.
"Where are you going?" asked Sakura as she stood up also.
"I have to go back to the heavens now, but don't worry we'll find a way to get you back," said Tomoyo, "But in the mean time, travel to the city and try to blend in." Tomoyo waved her hand in a circular motion, making a hand- sized sack appear. It landed with a ching, on Sakura's hands, "Seek shelter. This will help you."
Sakura opened the sack and saw that it was filled with coins and some paper with numbers on them.
"They're yuens. It's the currency that they use in Hong Kong."
She looked up at Tomoyo again, that started floating upwards, "Matte! Tomoyo, don't leave me alone! Will I see you again? Will we be in contact?"
"Yes we'll be in contact. Every night when the moon is at it's peak, go to a near by natural water source and we shall talk through that." Explained Tomoyo, "Good luck Sakura and take care! Remember, stay cautious around male humans!" Tomoyo smiled and then disappeared off to the distance.
Sakura made a small smile and then looked at a path that led towards the city. She put the money pouch in her robe and walked towards her new destiny, "Be careful around male humans. . .. "
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"Eriol!" said Tomoyo as she ran into her lover's arms.
"I know, I know," replied Eriol.
She looked up at him, "What are we going to do?"
"Nothing my dear."
Tomoyo furrowed her brows, "Have you gone mad? Sakura's down there, in a foreign planet, and you don't care?"
Eriol chuckled, "Sakura will be okay, it's her destiny."
"What do you mean?"
"Don't worry, everything will turn out for the best. While we're waiting we can track down the thief and take the celestial robe when the time comes."
Tomoyo sighed, "I hope you know what you're doing."
Eriol smiled as he kissed Tomoyo lovingly.
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Sakura walked on a winding path through the dark forest. It had been hours after Tomoyo had left and she was getting hungry. She looked up at the sky; the sun was about to rise. She looked in front of her again. Her eyes slowly closing but quickly reopened as she mumbled to herself, "I'm so tired..how long have I wondered?" Sakura looked over to see a comfortable batch of moss together under a big cedar tree. She walked over to it and sat down, letting her back rest against the tree. "I will rest and then continue once my strength has regained." Sakura closed her eyes and quickly drifted to sleep.
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There was a yawn and a pair of eyes opened. The woman looked at her surroundings as memories came back to her mind. Sakura looked up at the sky. How long have she slept? It was probably a day for the sun was just setting. She got up and dusted herself then continued walking, "When am I going to get out of here? I don't like being alone." Her spirits soared when she started to see a clearing ahead of her. A big smile appeared on her lips as she started running to that direction. Once she was out of the stuffy forest she inhaled deeply, "Finally!"
She looked around her; it was a big clearing, almost like a meadow. But in a distance she saw a little house, "Maybe they can help me" She walked a couple of meters and then she dropped to the grassy ground.
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Sakura groaned as she held her stomach, she hadn't eating since she left the heavens! "I'm so hungry.. . .." She looked back at the house that looked further away than before. She closed her eyes again, "Maybe if I just rest a bit more . . . . ." Soon she fainted for lack of energy in her body.
From a distance a barking could be heard. Soon the barking came closer and closer until it was crystal clear. A golden brown cocker spaniel ran up to the limp body, sniffing the strange body. He put his head up and barked again. The dog looked back down at the body and nudged Sakura's arm, whimpering.
"What is it Kero?" said a male voice as he walked up to the dog. His eyes widened, as he saw the body, "Holey shit! Father come quick!" He ran up to the body, "Hey! You still alive?" He turned the body over to lie on its back, "It's a girl, she looks no older than 17. Well, at least she's still breathing." He petted his dog, "Good boy Kero."
"What is it Touya?" said the father as he walked up to his son.
"Look dad," said Touya.
Fujitaka's eyes widened, "Quickly Touya get her inside!"
Touya nodded as he lifted her up and carried her inside the house.
"What happened?" asked Fujitaka as he closed the door and then sat with his son in the living room.
"I went to let Kero out because he was barking like crazy," explained Touya, "And he just kept barking so I followed him outside and he led me to her."
"Ah, good boy Kero," praised Fujitaka. He looked back at the girl who lied on the couch, "I wonder where she's from. Those robes seem to be old and royal."
"I agree," said Touya.
Sakura groaned a bit and shifted.
"I think she's coming to," said Touya.
She opened her eyes, that slowly started to focus, "Hoe?" Sakura looked around and saw that she was now inside. She looked in front of her and saw to males. Quickly she sat up and screamed, "Ah! What do you want from me?!"
Touya and Fujitaka stepped back from this sudden outburst.
She narrowed her eyes at them, were they the ones that stole her feathered robe?
"We don't want anything from you," said Fujitaka calmly as he stepped towards her.
Sakura noticed this, "Stay back! I warn you."
Fujitaka obliged, "Okay okay, I'm back."
She looked around again. No, she couldn't see her robes. Maybe they hid them! Sakura looked at them, "Where did you hide them?"
Touya furrowed his brows, "What are you talking about?"
"You know exactly what I'm talking about!"
"Touya looked at his dad, "I think she's been hit one too many times on the head."
"Touya!" scolded Fujitaka.
"I'm just saying. . . ." Touya raised his hands in defense.
She looked at the two males. These were the creatures that Tomoyo warned her about right? But these two rescued her from the cold, they could have done something else but they didn't. Suddenly Sakura's stomach growled again, catching the attention of both Touya and Fujitaka.
Fujitaka smiled, "Hungry? We just finished making dinner. Would you like to join us?"
Sakura looked at the man sheepishly, even after she accused him for stealing he still responses gently? All Sakura did was nod as he led her the way to the dining room. "Thank you." She replied quietly when Fujitaka put some soup in front of her.
"You're welcome," smiled Fujitaka as he sat down.
Sakura's nose was filled with the heavenly aroma of the soup. She took her the bowl and started sipping the soup. "This is very delicious."
"Thank you," replied Fujitaka.
Sakura stopped sipping when she felt eyes on her. She put the bowl down and nervously looked down.
"I am Kinomoto, Fujitaka and this is my son Kinomoto Touya," said Fujitaka.
The small golden cocker spaniel barked.
"Oh and this is Kero, he's the one that found you," continued Fujitaka.
Sakura looked Kero and smiled, "Hey Kero."
"So, what's your name?" asked Touya.
Sakura looked at him. She look back at the man, .
"Miss?" Touya raised one brow.
She looked back at him. A feeling of trust toward these strangers filled her body, "I'm a celestial maiden, Mei Sakura."
Touya and Fujitaka looked at Sakura, speechless. After a few minutes Touya found his voice, "So you're telling us you're a TENNYO?!"
"Umm, yup," replied Sakura.
Touya narrowed his eyes as he crossed his arms, something was definitely fishing about this situation. "Prove it."
"Touya," Fujitaka gave him a look then looked back at Sakura, smiling, "If Mei says she's a tennyo, we should take her word for it."
"I'm just wondering, you know making sure. Tennyos are just myths and if they were around, they must have been in the Medieval ages." replied Touya. Before Fujitaka could say anything Sakura replied.
"It's okay, I will prove that I am a tennyo," said Sakura. She held out her right hand and started chanting repeatedly until a sphere appeared glowing brightly a light pink. After the glow died down she threw it on the middle of the table where it floated, "Orb of the Heavens I ask you to reveal the tennyos' divine grounds. By the power of I, Mei Sakura, 1st above all tennyos, and under the teachings of his holiness Hiiragizawa Eriol."
The orb glowed again and in a quick flash it viewed the heavenly grounds of where she lived. The springs, other tennyos, the sacred shrine, doves flying above, the earth in an eagles eye view. Untouched by technology; flowers & other plants grew freely. The orb glowed a blue and then disappeared.
Both Fujitaka and Touya gawked over at Sakura.
"So. . . .they are real," said Touya to no one in particular.
"Well here I am, in the flesh," said Sakura.
"So Tennyo Mei-san---" started Fujitaka.
"Please call me Sakura," replied Sakura.
"Okay, Sakura, what brings you down here?" asked Fujitaka.
"You see, while bathing in one of your springs my feathered robe got stolen," said Sakura, "As you probably already know, I cannot go back with out it. So now, I am on a journey to look for it, so I can return as soon as possible."
"I see," pondered Fujitaka.
Sakura nodded. After a while she sat up, "I thank you for your hospitality towards me, but I must continue my journey."
"Hold on, we'll help you find your feathered robe," suggested Fujitaka.
Sakura turned around surprised, "You, will help me? A complete stranger?"
"Dad!" Touya exclaimed just as surprised.
"Of course! You want to go home as soon as possible don't you? What better for three people to look for it instead of one? Hong Kong is a large city to try to cover on your own, especially if you don't know your way around," said Fujitaka, smiling.
Sakura smiled, "Thank you."
Touya sighed his father was not going to listen to him, "Even if we do pull this off, her clothes are unusual and not to mention she has a different aura compared to others."
"I am able disguise or hide my aura," replied Sakura.
"Yes, but that doesn't fully change it, some people here have much more stronger abilities compared to me, I only have a dash from my mother's side and I can still feel a difference from you aura. Not a big one thought, but I can still tell," explained Touya, "I don't think this would work."
Sakura's eyes saddened as she sighed, "Your son is right Kinomoto-san. I'd be too much of a burden."
Touya looked at the tennyo before him. He sighed as he crossed his arms over his chest and leaned on the kitchen door frame, ". . . .but I'm sure we'll figure something out." Touya looked at the floor, not wanting to see Sakura's eyes.
Sakura's face brightened as she stared at Touya, "Really?"
He eyed her and saw her facial features. Touya looked away, "Yeah, besi---- " Suddenly, unexpected arms wrapped around his waist, interrupting him. He looked down, "Um.." He blushed in embarrassed.
Fujitaka held a chuckle, for it was the first time he ever saw Touya turn red in embarrassment.
"Thank you!" smiled Sakura as she hugged Touya. She looked up at him with shimmering eyes, "I really appreciate this."
When Touya saw this face his eyes softened and he suddenly felt a longing feeling. He had no siblings and always wondered what it would be life if he did have one. As usual Touya's stubborn streak entered and he refused that he was getting attached to this tennyo.
"But how is this going to work?" asked Sakura as she let go of Touya.
"Well, you could stay with us since we have a spare room, and we'll help you look for your feathered robe," said Touya.
'That's a great idea Touya!" smiled Fujitaka. Kero barked in agreement.
Sakura nodded but her face still looked doubtful, "Yes it sounds good. . . .but what if people gets suspicious? Or ask questions?"
"Easy, we'll just say you are my cousin from abroad but my father adopted you because your parents died and we're you only family left," replied Touya.
Sakura smiled; maybe this plan may work after all.
"What do we got to lose?" said Fujitaka getting all excited. Then he turned to Sakura, "Alright Sakura from now on you are known as Kinomoto Sakura second child of Kinomoto Fujitaka, not Mei Sakura the heavenly maiden."
Sakura nodded and smiled, "Yes. . . . ." She blushed a bit, "Erm. . . .dad?"
Fujitaka caught this and smiled tenderly at Sakura.
"So where is my room?" asked Sakura.
"Oh right, Touya please show Sakura her new room," said Fujitaka.
Touya nodded, "Follow me kaijuu."
Sakura looked at Touya as he led her upstairs, "Kaijuu?" She frowned, "Sakurawa kaijuu ja-nai."
{Means = 'Sakura is not a Monster'. 'Watashiwa kaijuu ja-nai' means = 'I am not a Monster'. 'Korewa kaijuu ja-nai' means = 'She is not a Monster'}
Touya smirked; man was it going to be fun bugging her. He stopped at a door and opened it, "Here's going to be your room."
Sakura nodded as she walked in the room, surveying her new surroundings. She turned her head and saw a bed beside a wide window. Carefully she walked to the bed and sat down. Sakura smiled to herself when she hopped up and down, "What do you call this?" She looked over at Touya.
"It's called a mattress," Touya leaned on the doorframe.
"Matt. . . . ress?" repeated Sakura.
"Yes, it's what humans sleep on. It's a bed," replied Touya.
"Oh. . . . .up in the heavens, we float upon an itsuka when it's time to sleep,"
". . .itsuka?"
"Yes, it's very comfortable. I guess it kind of looks like a, umm, a cloo. . . .deh?" She gave a questionable look.
"Cloodeh?" Touy rose a brow.
"They're fluffy looking and, oh they're up in the sky!" Sakura gestured to the sky excitedly.
"Oh! You mean clouds?"
"Yes, cloodehs!"
"Clouds."
". . . .cloods?"
"CL-OW-DS," in phrased Touya.
"Cl. . . .oh. . .ow. . .d. . s, clo. . . .ow. . .ds. . . . .clow. . ds. . . .clouds. . . .clouds! Clouds!" Sakura smiled, "What a strange name."
"Stranger than 'itsuka'?" Touya smirked. He turned around a walked downstairs, "Night kaijuu."
"Sakurawa kaijuu ja-nai!" Sakura yelled back with a frown but then smiled. She walked to the window, resting on the windowsill. Her eyes saddened when she saw the big bright moon. It was a gorgeous full moon that was only a few minutes from being reaching it's climax. Suddenly her eyes widened, "Tomoyo!" Quickly she slid the window wide open and slipped up. She carefully walked to the top of the roof and then looked around until she spotted a lake. Sakura felt herself float up, and stopped until she was about a few feet from the roof and then flew to the lake.
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A man, age twenty-one, was breathing heavily as he stood his stance, holding a bamboo stick in front of him. His dark chocolate bangs stuck on his face drenched in sweat, while his deep amber eyes showed a great deal of determination. He was a tall height of 6'1" for a full blood Chinese. A dribble of sweat rolled down his years of training, chiseled chest until it disappeared in his forest green cloth wrapped around his lower torso. A smirk played his lips, as he looked over at his opponent, "Say uncle."
Across from him stood another man, age twenty. His light cerulean eyes glowed in the dark night, showing no fear under his rival's gaze, "Not over my dead body." He was an even 6 feet with an equally great body from training. Sweat drowned his upper body; only soaking in the teal cloth around his waist while his extremely dark mauve hair was in disarray. He held his stick behind his back with his left hand in front of him, palm facing up. He furrowed his brows and let out a battle cry as he charged to the amber eyed man. The man raised his bamboo stick up high and brought it down forcefully.
The amber-eyed man frowned, "What's distracting you Kenji?" He blocked his attack with ease. This great fighter was named Li Syaoran.
Kenji grunted as he span around and did back kick, missing him. Suddenly he felt a strong impact on his back and he was greeted nicely from the ground bellow, "Argh!" He tried to get up but a foot was holding him down in place. A wooden stick found it's way under his chin and he felt it pull upwards. Kenji gritted his teeth as the airflow from his mouth to his lungs started to slow. "Say uncle," he heard a masculine voice say. Kenji opened his mouth, "Un. . .cle. . ." As soon as he said that he was quickly released and he felt the great oxygen gas back into his hungered lungs.
"Are you guys done yet? It's passed twelve!" A beautiful woman approached them. Her black hair, tied into two odangos, flowed down to her knees. Her gentle red ruby eyes looked over the two handsome men. She was the womanly age of twenty and reached 5'8". Like the men, she too had a fine body from years of martial arts training that the family obviously favoured.
"Tell mother, we have done sparring and will be coming inside soon," said Syaoran as he grabbed a near by towel and wiping his face.
"Okay," The woman walked back to the house.
"Thanks MeiMei," replied Syaoran.
"No problem," she called behind her just as she entered.
Syaoran threw Kenji a towel as he stood in front of him. He held out his hand and helped him up, "You still haven't answered my question."
Kenji sighed, he knew he could never hide something from Syaoran, at least not for a long time, "A woman."
Syaoran rolled his eyes, "How many times have I told you Kenji? How many times have the elders? Women are nothing but trouble, all they do is whine, complain about this, complain about that, shop for gods know how long, think about themselves, or too wimpy! Trust me, they are no good."
"Then why isn't Meiling any of those?"
Syaoran crossed his arms, "Meiling is pure Li blood, why would she be?"
Kenji shook his head, "But Syaoran, this woman is different. She is nothing of what you list."
"Oh?" Syaoran raised a brow, "How so?"
Kenji looked at him and then back at the ground, "Never mind, she just is okay?" He wasn't quiet ready yet to tell him that he had fell in love with a real live tennyo!
"Man, this woman has clouded your eyes that much huh?"
"At least I have a woman. You are the heir and still haven't got one. Takashi even said it's about time we get one ourselves," said Kenji.
"Takashi is a fool that fell in love, because of his foolishness of marry that woman, his martial arts skills has decreased immensely."
Kenji shook his head, "You'll understand when you find her." He walked towards the house.
"Find who?" He called out to Kenji but he already went inside. Syaoran sighed as he looked up in the night sky and mumbled, "Stupid love sick fools." Suddenly a flicker of light caught his eye but then disappeared. He narrowed his eyes as he felt something. . . .out of the normal? Quickly he made a run towards the feeling.
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Sakura landed smoothly on the earth below. She said a quiet chant and after a few minutes a holy light shone from the lake. After the light died down Tomoyo's face appeared.
"Sakura!" smiled Tomoyo, "I was getting worried."
"Gomen Tomoyo, I met some new people," Sakura smiled apologetically, "Two male humans."
Tomoyo gasped, "Are you sure you should be around them?"
"Trust me Tomoyo, they treat me well," Her smile grew bigger, "Like their family."
"Still. . .. ."
Sakura giggled, "Tomoyo, it'll be fine, don't worry so much!"
"I'll try not too but it's hard with you," joked Tomoyo.
"Hey!" Sakura looked offended but them laughed with Tomoyo, Her eyes saddened, "I miss you."
Tomoyo's eyes watered, "We're doing all we can Sakura."
"I know," Sakura's eyes also watered but she would not let them shed, "I know but I have to go now Tomoyo. My family may find me gone and worry about me."
"Okay, take care of yourself!"
"I will, don't worry,"
Tomoyo gave a final smile and then disappeared in the lake.
Sakura sighed and sat down on a rock. Suddenly a twig snapped and she quickly turned her head towards the voice.
A handsome figure walked up to her, "Who are you?"
Her jade eye's widened as she stood up. Sakura saw the man's amber eyes follow her every move.
"You are trespassing on private grounds," replied his strong voice.
Sakura turned to run to but was quickly spun into the stranger's arms. She let out a sharp breath in as chills went down her spine by the look in his eyes.
"You. . . .who are you?" His voice changed.
It was too dark to see every detail but Syaoran knew he was holding a woman in his arms. The woman's entrancing jade eyes made he feel something he didn't like. He quickly let her go as he took a step back, "Who are you?!" He found the authority in his voice again.
Sakura winced at his harsh tone. She closed her eyes and quietly started mumbling a chant of some sort. She left up her right palm and then blew into Syaoran's face.
Syaoran grunted as he tried to get the smoke away to clear his vision, "What the hell. .?!"
Sakura took this opportunity to use a teleportation chant back to her room.
BUZZ
Sakura quickly sat down on her mattress as she tried catching her breath; holding a hand over her chest. That was way too close!
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Once the smoke disappeared he quickly looked around. She was gone! Her aura was gone! Every single trace of her being there was gone! Syaoran looked up at the sky, "Who are you?" He frowned when the thought of a woman escaped him with ease. The frown turn into a glare as he walked back to the house, "I'll find out who she is, by force or not."
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SEASONSWEETHEART: Ok, how was the first chappy?!? Did you like it? Yes? No? R&R and tell me all your suggestions or comments and I'll try my best to fulfill them all ^.^!
P.S. I dunno when I'll have the next chappy up, please be patient with me!
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Like the time of year of Winter, Summer, Spring and Autumn, it comes and goes. This is SEASONSWEETHEART signing off! ^.^
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